The department of "Technology of Silicate Materials and Rare, Noble Metals" was established at the Tashkent Chemical-Technological Institute in 2011 through the merger of the Department of "Technology of Silicate Substances" and "Analytical Chemistry and Technology of Rare Metals."
The history of the department dates back to 1929: from 1929 to 1940, the Technical Chemistry Faculty of the Central Asian State University produced 18 specialists in the fields of "Ceramics and Refractory Materials" and "Technology of Binding Materials." In 1940, the training of chemical engineers in the field of silicate technology was transferred to the Central Asian Industrial Institute, where the Department of "Technology of Silicate Materials" was established.
The department also prepares highly qualified specialists for foreign countries. Students from several countries, including the Czech Republic, India, Egypt, and Lebanon have studied at the department, with three of them defending their PhD dissertations there.
The department employs highly qualified and experienced professors and associate professors who work together to ensure that each graduate becomes a skilled specialist.
Currently, the department has 4 professors, 7 associate professors, 1 senior lecturer, 1 teaching assistant, 3 assistants, 8 graduate students, and independent doctoral candidates. The scientific potential of the department is 69%.
Five faculty members have been awarded high state honors, including Prof. Otakoziyev T.A. - the Order of "For Great Services"; Prof. Ismatov A.A., Prof. Aripova M.H., Prof. Babakhanova Z.A., Assoc. Prof. Sadikov I. - the medal "Shukhrat (Pride)".
The main goal of the department "Technology of Silicate Materials and Rare, Noble Metals" is to train highly qualified personnel in modern technology of ceramics, glass, binding materials, rare and noble metals, construction materials, porcelain and faience technology, and electrochemistry.
Graduates should understand the laws of selection, enrichment, grinding, mixing, and processing of mineral raw materials, study the crystallization and hydration processes when obtaining finished products, and gain theoretical and practical knowledge, skills, and competencies.
Mission of the Department:
To teach theoretical and practical knowledge about the processes in the production of silicate materials and rare, noble metals:
· basic processes in silicate materials, rare and noble metals, construction materials technology and porcelain, electrochemical production;
· management and acceleration of technological processes;
· theoretical foundations of the grinding process;
· types and theory of mixing and molding processes;
· enrichment of raw materials using innovative energy-saving technologies;
· physico-chemical foundations of preparation, heat, and physico-chemical processing of materials.
Educational Activities of the Department.
The department offers more than 70 specialized subjects in the areas of chemical technology (construction materials), chemical technology (silicate materials), chemical technology (porcelain and faience), chemical technology (electrochemistry), chemical technology (rare, dispersed, and noble metals).
Faculty members engage in educational-methodological work as well as outreach activities. In particular, in 2023-2024, faculty published 21 textbooks, study guides, monographs, and course materials. Including:
Aripova M.H., Babakhanova Z.A. "Fundamentals of Mineralogy, Crystallography, and Crystal Chemistry." Textbook, 2023. 320 pages.
Sh.P. Nurullaev, R.I. Ruzmatov, Sh.B. Bukharaov, J. Eshmetov, A.K. Mamatov, Oserbayev A.K. "Corrosion and Protection of Metals from Corrosion." Textbook, 2024.
Geun Seong Lee, Mastura Aripova, Zebo Babakhanova, "Basic Refractories in the Cement Process," Monograph, 2023. 105 pages.
Alimdjanova D.I. "Calculations in Silicate Technology." Study guide, 2023. 263 pages.
Alimdjanova D.I. "Technology of Construction Materials." Study guide, 2023. 212 pages.
Currently, educational branches of the department have been established at the industrial enterprises "Asl Oina," "Tashkent Chinny Zavod," and JSC "Nodir Kafellar," where students are trained directly at these enterprises. At these branches, students effectively combine their knowledge and skills in science and production.
Scientific Activities of the Department.
The scientific research work of the department is dedicated to studying local raw materials and industrial waste to obtain highly effective, modern ceramic products, porcelain, acid-resistant materials, glass and glass-crystalline materials, binding agents, modern bioceramics, piezoceramics, materials based on rare and noble metals with magnetic properties, high hardness and heat resistance, and exploring methods to produce compounds, nanopowders, and nanomaterials resistant to high temperatures and wear. Under the guidance of Professor Aripova M.H., research is being conducted to create biomaterials that accelerate existing osteosynthesis for bone defects and replace bone, as well as studying their properties. Several projects focus on the processing of phosphogypsum, obtaining acid and cement from it.
R&D Projects Implemented at the Department:
- An international competition for joint projects of Uzbekistan and Belarus for the fundamental project "Improvement of the Structure and Properties of Biocidal Films for Ceramic Products," led by Prof. Aripova M.H. Total budget - 1 billion UZS.
- Innovative project "Creating a Technology for Producing Fireproof Chamotte Bricks Based on Local Clays," led by Prof. Aripova M.H. Total budget - 1.2 billion UZS.
- Practical project "Creating a Technology for Producing Dental Composite Cements Based on Local Raw Materials," led by Prof. Aripova M.H. Total budget - 1.6 billion UZS.
In 2024, the "Scientific Laboratory of Physico-Chemical Analysis and Nanomaterials" was opened at the department of "Technology of Silicate Materials and Rare, Noble Metals."
In the years 2023-2024, 2 PhD dissertations were defended in the department:
- Erkinov F.B., PhD. Dissertation on the topic "Developing a Technology for Producing Glass Microspheres Based on Local Raw Materials for Road Construction."
- Khamidova K., PhD. "Development of Construction Bricks with High Performance Properties Based on Local Raw Materials."
Four innovative groups work at the department: with JSC "Asl Oina," JSC "Bekobodcement," "Tashkent Chinny," and JSC "Quartz," focusing on solving existing technological problems in enterprises. Professors, master's students, and department students participate in innovative groups, with topics of master's theses and bachelor’s diploma works directed at addressing these challenges.
Each year, professors and doctoral candidates of the department publish more than 50 articles in foreign and domestic journals, and over 100 articles and abstracts in conference proceedings.
Partner Universities and Organizations of the Department:
Russian Chemical-Technological University, St. Petersburg State Technological University, South Kazakhstan State University, Ulsan University of South Korea, Polytechnic University of Turin (Italy), Belarusian State Technological University, Ivanovo State Chemical Technological University, Nagoya University (Japan), Tsinghua University (China), Research Institute of Material Structures (Italy), Tambov State Technical University, Ulsan Technopark (South Korea), the company "Giant Chemical" (South Korea), Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH).
